Chemical Processing Notebook

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Covestro's Long Road to Circularity

Chemical Processing Notebook: Covestro's Long Road to Circularity

Oct. 28, 2024
Supply chain gaps and infrastructure hurdles stand between the chemical industry and its circular future, says Covestro's Tim Thiel, but strategic investments and emerging technologies...
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Young industrial worker

Chemical Processing Notebook: The Great Talent Tug-of-War

Sept. 3, 2024
A veteran recruiter reveals how mortgage rates, tech industry poaching and evolving worker preferences are reshaping the chemical-engineering job market.
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Made in America

Chemical Processing Notebook: Reshoring Critical Chemical Production to Fortify U.S. Supply Chains

May 23, 2024
Lacamas Laboratories and ACMI discuss their partnership to secure domestic production of a key defense department material.
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Regulations

Chemical Processing Notebook: Bracing for the Regulatory Onslaught

May 13, 2024
Latest Production Pulse segment explores EPA regulations targeting hazardous air pollutants and PFAS chemicals.
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Exxon Mobil Baton Rouge

Exxon Mobil and Industrial Tech Giants on Open Automation

Feb. 20, 2024
A look at the Open Process Automation Forum's progress and how it's impacting digitalization across the chemical industry.
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AkzoNobel's Strongsville R&D Center

Chemical Processing Notebook: AkzoNobel Reimagines the Post-Pandemic Supply Chain, Workforce

Nov. 27, 2023
From beer cans to steel coils, a behind-the-scenes look at innovation in the packaging coatings business.
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Nano Nuclear Zeus Reactor

Chemical Processing Notebook: Will Mini Nuclear Plants Power the Chemical Industry's Future?

Nov. 13, 2023
The concept of on-site nuclear power for chemical plants might be more attainable and closer to reality than many people think.
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Generative AI in Manufacturing

Celanese's Vision for an Autonomous, Self-Optimizing Plant Powered by Generative AI

Oct. 27, 2023
Ibrahim Al-Syed discusses his company's progress since CP first reported on Celanese's 'digital roadmap.'
Locus Fermentation Solutions
The Locus team of science experts evaluates a a variety of bacteria, yeast and fungal strains. The team then uses bioinformatics to pinpoint the specific microbial strains that will produce biosurfactants with desired performance characteristics.

Chemical Processing Notebook: Breaking Down Biomanufacturing

Oct. 13, 2023
The Biden administration wants to boost biomanufacturing, but what is it, and how does it impact the chemical industry?
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Chemical Processing Notebook: PFAS Regulations and the Supply Chain

Sept. 12, 2023
Navigating the PFAS regulatory tide and how it may impact day-to-day operations for the chemical industry.